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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.15, 340.76 and 206.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.15, 340.76 and 206.54 is: 309.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.15 : 340.76 = 206.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.15/340.76 = 206.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.15x = 340.76 × 206.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.15x = 70,379.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,379.38/227.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.84

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